Yessenia Alvarez
Queens,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in chair-side support, instrument sterilization, and patient record maintenance. Proven ability to enhance office operations through strong teamwork and effective communication, ensuring a seamless patient experience and adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Maspeth Dental HL
Queens, New York
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth office operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and reordered as needed.
Dental Assistant
Bright Smile Dentistry
Queens, New York
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and reordered as needed.
- Handled patient records using digital management systems securely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth office operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Education
Master of Science - International Studies
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas Venezuela06-2005
Skills
- Patient care
- Digital X-rays
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental instrumentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Medical history documentation
- Office operations
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Four-handed procedures
- X-ray processing
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental staff assistance
- Instrument preparation
- Dental material handling
- Patient record maintenance
- Laboratory case management
- Oral X-rays
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Radiography safety
- OSHA regulations
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chair-side support
- Effective communication
- Surgical setup
- Exam room setups
- Dental staff support
- Patient care coordination
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Taking X-rays
- Dental radiography
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Maspeth Dental HL
04.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Bright Smile Dentistry
01.2023 - 04.2025
Master of Science - International Studies
Universidad Central de Venezuela